Students interested in pursuing careers in sports will have the opportunity to hear from Mid-American Conference (MAC) Commissioner Dr. Jon Steinbrecher during a free lecture hosted by the Sports Management Association (SMA).
The event will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, in Health Professions Room 1020. Doors are set to open at 5:30 p.m. Steinbrecher will speak about breaking into the sports industry, sharing insight from his career in collegiate athletics. The lecture will be followed by a question-and-answer session.
Steinbrecher has served as the MAC’s commissioner since March 2009. Before joining the conference, he served as commissioner of the Ohio Valley Conference from 2003 to 2009 and the Mid-Continent Conference, now known as the Summit League, from 1994 to 2003 . He is acknowledged as the longest tenured FBS Commissioner and is the only person to serve as commissioner in all three NCAA Division I Subdivisions (FBS, FCS, DI), according to the MAC website.
Steinbrecher is a graduate of Valparaiso University earning a degree in physical education and journalism. He further earned a master’s degree in sports administration from Ohio University and a doctorate in sports administration from Indiana University.
The lecture is open to all students and offers an opportunity to learn about career paths in sports, collegiate athletics and sports administration. Admission is free, but registration is required. Students can register by completing the event registration form.
